What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Villars?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Villars is to train and bus which costs €85 - €280 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Villars?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Villars is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Villars. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Visp, Geneve and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Villars?

The distance between Zermatt and Villars is 457 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Villars without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Villars without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €100 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Villars?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Zermatt to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Villars train from?

Zermatt to Villars train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.

Where does the Zermatt to Villars train arrive?

Zermatt to Villars train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 804+ hotels available in Villars.

Zermatt to Villars - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Zermatt to Villars by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, plane, bus, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 21m
€101–315
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
9h 24m
€86–279
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 38m
€217–511
Train via Ambérieu-en-Bugey
1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
3. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
9h 51m
€102–320

Zermatt to Villars by train, foot, and bus

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 456.5 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Eglise Villars via Visp, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and La Montat in around 8h 21m.

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